Use: A plant that acts as an excellent immune booster and is used to prevent and treat the common cold. Rosehips can also be used to help stomach irritation and ease back and leg pain.*

History: Rosehips have been used for hundreds of years. During the middle ages, rose hips were thought to be sacred, which is why Catholics made their rosary from rose hips, and hence called it the rosary. During WWII in Britain they were used as a replacement for orange slices so soldiers could still get Vitamin C when oranges could no longer be imported.

Use: An herb that is used to treat stress, headaches, and upset stomachs. Valerian Root can also be used to help muscle or joint pain and to fight fatigue.*

History: Valerian root traces back hundreds of years, with early European physicians using the herb as a near cure-all for everything that ails. It is rumored that the legendary Pied Piper even stuffed his pockets with Valerian Root to lure the plague from his village.

Use: A root that boosts the immune system and helps fight the common cold. Ginseng has also be used for weight control, and as a general tonic and mental health stimulant.*

History: Ginseng was discovered over 5,000 years ago in the mountains of Manchuria, China. Though originally used as food, it quickly became known for its strength giving and rejuvenating powers, making it a highly sought after commodity. In 221 B.C. 3,000 foot soldiers were sent by the emperor Shongtjie to find wild ginseng. Any who returned empty handed were beheaded.

Use: A mineral that boosts the immune system and helps fight and treat the common cold and various infections. Some evidence suggests Zinc can help reduce the common cold time by as much as 50% as well as help lower cholesterol.*

History: Zinc has been used in various forms since the tenth century. Metallic Zinc was finally isolated in India in the 13th century and is the 4th most used element. Zinc is used to coat steel, make brass, and it’s even in automotive parts. It wasn’t until recently Zinc began to be used for its antioxidant properties in a majority of over the counter supplements.

Use: Vitamin C promotes a healthy immune system and helps to prevent and reduce the severity of the common cold. Recent studies have been done on the benefits of Vitamin C to improve physical endurance and slow the aging process.*

History: Although not isolated until 1928, Vitamin C has a long and rich history in treating many ailments. Historically, Vitamin C was used to prevent and treat scurvy. Scurvy is now very rare, but it was once common among sailors who spent long periods of time on voyages that lasted longer than the supply of fruits and vegetables.